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Storing Medications

Published on July 5, 2013; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hot and humid conditions can make medications melt . . . here's a reader tip on a great way to store those expensive and important stores!

Hot and humid conditions can make medications melt . . . here’s a reader tip on a great way to store those expensive and important stores! [More] Storing Medications

More Ways to Store Glasses

Published on May 27, 2013; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you've got a shallow storage locker, here's an easy way to turn it into secure storage for glassware . . . or maybe wine bottles?

If you’ve got a shallow storage locker, here’s an easy way to turn it into secure storage for glassware . . . or maybe wine bottles? [More] More Ways to Store Glasses

Does Organizing Waste Space?

Published on May 6, 2013; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is it worth the empty space between bins (not to mention the space the containers themselves take up) to organize the galley when you've got so little space to begin with?

Is it worth the empty space between bins (not to mention the space the containers themselves take up) to organize the galley when you’ve got so little space to begin with? [More] Does Organizing Waste Space?

More Storage Improvements

Published on April 26, 2013; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boats seem to be built with more hanging lockers than most of us need, and fewer shelved lockers. There are no rules that say you can’t change hanging to shelved!! [More] More Storage Improvements

Improve Your Storage Space

Published on February 27, 2013; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got an under-utilized hanging locker that's just not organized? Here's how we improved ours!

Got an under-utilized hanging locker that’s just not organized? Here’s how we improved ours! [More] Improve Your Storage Space

Glass Storage

Published on July 27, 2012; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store wine or liquor bottles and glasses -- or any other glass bottles -- on a boat? Here's a quick project that'll keep them safe!

How to store wine or liquor bottles and glasses — or any other glass bottles — on a boat? Here’s a quick project that’ll keep them safe! [More] Glass Storage

You CAN Take ‘Em With You

Published on July 20, 2012; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want all your family’s favorite recipes at hand on the boat? There’s lots of ways to take them! [More] You CAN Take ‘Em With You

Knife Storage

Published on January 6, 2012; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Knife storage on a boat is really about two things: keeping yourself safe and keeping the knife safe. Here are some ideas on what does -- and doesn't -- work.

Knife storage on a boat is really about two things: keeping yourself safe and keeping the knife safe. Here are some ideas on what does — and doesn’t — work. [More] Knife Storage

Storing Plastic Grocery Bags

Published on October 31, 2011; last updated on August 24, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tame those bags that are going everywhere — 4 easy and free to cheap ways to keep them under control! [More] Storing Plastic Grocery Bags

Storing Paper Products

Published on September 21, 2011; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Paper products seem like an easy thing to store on a boat. But it takes a bit of planning to keep them dry and bug-free.

Paper products seem like an easy thing to store on a boat. But it takes a bit of planning to keep them dry and bug-free. [More] Storing Paper Products

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 14 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and now on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

May 25, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Hauling your boat out to make repairs? Here’s how to protect yourself from regrets. All it takes is a plan. [More] Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

Three Tips for Rafting Up

May 24, 2022 By Nica Waters

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May 20, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

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